Want to work for a purpose driven, family run business? Keen to work in a customer service focused logistics operation?
Dunsters Farm Foodservice is an award-winning, independent food wholesaler with depots in Bury and Oswestry. We also have a site in Preston. This role is pivotal in ensuring our drivers are trained to the highest standards of safety, compliance, delivery procedures and customer service. You will deliver practical and classroom-based training, support driver development, and help maintain our reputation for reliable, efficient, and safe deliveries across the foodservice sector.
If you thrive in a fast-growing environment and are excited by the challenges of operational excellence, we want to hear from you.
Key Responsibilities
•Deliver cross-site driver training: Provide induction, refresher, and ongoing training for HGV drivers, covering vehicle operation, safety, and compliance.
•Promote safety standards: Ensure all drivers adhere to health & safety regulations, road traffic laws, and company policies.
•Assess driver competence: Conduct driving assessments, monitor performance, and provide constructive feedback. Book 1-day assessment for each driver every year.
•Support compliance: Maintain accurate training records and ensure drivers meet DVSA and company requirements.
•Trains the Senior Driver pool to do ongoing training and train new drivers
•Manage a team of 10-15 senior relief drivers and a pool of agency drivers
•Encourage best practice: Champion fuel-efficient driving, load security, and customer service excellence.
•Collaborate with management: Work closely with transport managers to identify training needs and implement improvement plans.
•Continuous improvement: Keep up to date with industry standards, legislation, and innovations in driver training.
•Be willing to provide cover as a Class 2 Driver and deliver multi drop as and when required
When will I work?
Full-Time, permanent, Monday – Friday, contracted to 40hrs per week, with start times between 04:00 and 06:00. May require flexibility in working hours to meet operational demands. The role, although based in Bury will require travel to sites in Oswestry and Preston. Do you offer flexible working? Yes, we offer various flexible working options (in fact we’ve won an award for it!). Please let us know if this is something you would like to discuss further.
Skills and Experience required:
•CPC and MHE qualifications are essential to the role
•Qualified Class 2 HGV driver and preferably a valid Cat C & E Licence
•Recognised training qualification (e.g., RTITB, National Register of LGV Instructors, or equivalent).
•MHE Training Experience
•Train the Trainer qualification and experience
•Experience of managing and leading a team
•Strong communication skills with the ability to engage and motivate drivers.
•Experience in foodservice logistics or multi-drop delivery environments preferred.
•Organised and detail-oriented with excellent record-keeping and reporting skills.
•Passion for safety and service, with a proactive approach to problem-solving.
•Fully conversant with vehicle telematics systems for improving driver behavior and performance.
•High skill level in transport technology improvements, with the ability to implement and train on new systems and innovations.
What kind of person are we looking for?
For us, it’s all about the right fit for our business. We are a small but driven team. We are looking for a good team player who can demonstrate the below: Personal Attributes:
• Strong presence with excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
•A positive leader who can coach, mentor, and develop high-performing teams.
• Proactive and hands-on approach to problem solving.
• Committed to customer satisfaction and continuous improvement
• Detail-oriented with strong organisational skills.
•Solid understanding of safety regulations and compliance standards.
What we offer
Competitive salary with performance-based incentives.
Use of Company van for when business travel is required and travel expenses covered.
Ongoing professional development and support for further training qualifications.
Employee benefits package including pension, health cashplan, death in service, and staff discounts.
Opportunity to shape driver standards in a leading foodservice organisation.
What is the company like?
Established in 1963, Dunsters Farm are a family run foodservice delivering chilled, ambient and non-food products to catering customers with depots in Bury and Oswestry. We are a purpose driven company that is growing year on year. Proud winners of the Family Business of the Year Awards 2024 & Good Employment Charter’s Flexible Working Award 2022. We are proud Members of The Greater Manchester Employment Charter, an Age Friendly Employer and a Real Living Wage employer.
